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Beth
Farnham

Democrat Beth Farnham challenges Republican incumbent John Joyce in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District in 2026.

Background

Beth Farnham is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Republican John Joyce. She grew up in Baltimore and settled with her family in Conewago Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 478

Farnham's professional background includes work as a credit analyst, an administrative assistant for a lift company, and a pharmacy technician. She holds a degree in Biology, French, and Secondary Education, with secondary candidate listings identifying Towson University as her institution. Her campaign describes her as a stay-at-home parent ready to return to paid work. 73

In 2023, Farnham served on the Conewago Valley Area School District board. She is also identified as a member of the Adams County Democratic Committee. 211219

Farnham launched her 2026 congressional campaign in August 2025, running in what is described as one of the reddest counties in Pennsylvania. 416

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 13, Pennsylvania
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Adams County Democratic Committee member
Website
bethfarnhamforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 4
    news
    Farnham criticizes Pennsylvania daycare vaccination exemption rules, vows to oppose policy federally

    In a campaign post, Farnham criticized Pennsylvania rules allowing licensed daycares to admit unvaccinated children upon parental exemption statements, and stated she wanted to vote to stop daycares from accepting unvaccinated children, except those who are medically fragile.

    PA Licensed Daycares Must Accept Unvaccinated Children · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 2
    news
    Farnham publishes campaign statement outlining key issues and grassroots outreach

    Farnham published a statement listing her principal issues as democracy, reproductive freedom, affordability, gun safety, public education, universal healthcare, immigration reform, and the environment. She noted she was building on more than 104,000 votes received in 2024 and continuing door-knocking, calls, and in-person town halls.

    A Statement from Beth Farnham, Candidate for PA-13 · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 27
    debate
    Farnham participates in Gettysburg town hall, backs data center moratorium and gun safety measures

    At a Gettysburg town hall (reported October 5), Farnham called for a federal moratorium on data centers while impacts are assessed, saying 'We don't know all of the impacts.' She supported raising the federal minimum wage, restoring housing programs, universal background checks, safe-storage requirements, and extreme-risk protection orders, and pledged to hold public meetings and back legislation requiring in-person congressional town halls.

    Democratic candidates discuss data centers, housing at ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 27
    news
    Farnham publishes campaign post on abortion rights: 'Pro-lifers Don't Really Care About Life of the Mother'

    Farnham's campaign site published a post arguing that anti-abortion advocates do not genuinely prioritize the life of the mother. No independent reporting on a separate controversy or reaction was found in the cited sources.

    Pro-lifers Don't Really Care About “Life of the Mother” · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 24
    news
    Farnham holds Gettysburg fundraiser at Adams County Arts Council

    Farnham's campaign held a fundraiser in Gettysburg with a suggested $50 donation to help pay for campaign materials and radio ads. The event was announced on September 15 and the post was later updated on October 3.

    You're Invited to this Gettysburg Fundraiser! · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 17
    endorsement
    CWA District 2-13 lists Beth Farnham as AFL-endorsed for PA-13

    The Communications Workers of America District 2-13 endorsement page listed 'PA13- Beth Farnham- AFL endorsed,' though no specific AFL-CIO affiliate or separate announcement date was identified.

    2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union
    Listed among Farnham's endorsers in her September 13, 2026 post; campaign endorsements page also notes the union sent a check, but the endorsement is established by the September 13 post. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Sep 13, 2026
  • United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) union
    Listed among Farnham's endorsers in her September 13, 2026 post and on her campaign endorsements page. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Sep 13, 2026
  • National Education Association (NEA) union
    Listed among Farnham's endorsers in her September 13, 2026 post. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Sep 13, 2026
  • Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) union
    Listed among Farnham's endorsers in her September 13, 2026 post. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Sep 13, 2026
  • Pennsylvania Machinists Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Pennsylvania division) union
    Listed among Farnham's endorsers in her September 13, 2026 post; identified as the Pennsylvania division of the IAM in the July 26, 2026 post. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Sep 13, 2026
  • IAM Union District 98 union
    Farnham announced the endorsement in a post dated August 23, 2026. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Aug 23, 2026
  • Pennsylvania AFL-CIO union
    Farnham announced the endorsement in a post dated July 26, 2026. Also independently listed as AFL-endorsed candidate in PA-13 by CWA District 2-13 (source 10). bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Jul 26, 2026
  • National Women's Political Caucus organization
    Farnham thanked the caucus for its 'recent endorsement' in the July 26, 2026 post; no separate endorsement date given. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Jul 26, 2026
  • South Central Young Democrats organization
    Farnham wrote she is 'proud to be endorsed by these progressive young people' in a post dated May 3, 2026; no separate endorsement date given. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · May 3, 2026
  • Perry County Democratic Committee organization
    Unanimously endorsed Farnham on April 19, 2026; Farnham posted the endorsement letter on May 3, 2026. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Apr 19, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$55K
Spent
$40K
Cash on hand
$16K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4PA13298(opens in a new tab)

Sources 18

  1. [1] Beth Farnham — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Beth Farnham - US Representative, District 13(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Democratic candidates discuss data centers, housing at ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] PA Licensed Daycares Must Accept Unvaccinated Children(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  5. [5] A Statement from Beth Farnham, Candidate for PA-13(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] Pro-lifers Don't Really Care About “Life of the Mother”(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  7. [7] 2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  8. [8] You're Invited to this Gettysburg Fundraiser!(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  9. [9] I Keep Having the Same Conversation With Voters Because They ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
  10. [10] Proud to Fight for the Freedom to Create the Families We Choose!(opens in a new tab) Aug 23, 2026
  11. [11] Grateful for Union Support from Pennsylvania Machinists ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 26, 2026
  12. [12] Please vote for me on May 19th!(opens in a new tab) May 17, 2026
  13. [13] Please Vote for Me to Represent US!(opens in a new tab) May 3, 2026
  14. [14] 100% HUMAN! – Beth Farnham for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2026
  15. [15] This Lady Wants to Make History and FLIP THIS ... - Beth Farnham(opens in a new tab) Mar 8, 2026
  16. [16] District Round-up 02.08.26(opens in a new tab) Feb 8, 2026
  17. [17] Affordability(opens in a new tab) Nov 5, 2025
  18. [18] Priorities(opens in a new tab) Dec 17, 2023
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